How DNA Changed the World of Forensics
- Episode aired May 19, 2014
The advent of DNA testing in the 80's changed the world of forensics, and how criminals were prosecuted. Prior to this, hair analysis was used in place of genetic testing. Unfortunately it w... Read allThe advent of DNA testing in the 80's changed the world of forensics, and how criminals were prosecuted. Prior to this, hair analysis was used in place of genetic testing. Unfortunately it was not one hundred percent accurate, putting many innocent people in jail. The justice sys... Read allThe advent of DNA testing in the 80's changed the world of forensics, and how criminals were prosecuted. Prior to this, hair analysis was used in place of genetic testing. Unfortunately it was not one hundred percent accurate, putting many innocent people in jail. The justice system is now having to grapple with this fact and answer the question: how accurate was hair... Read all